A SERIAL rapist who has assaulted at least eight victims is ‘very likely’ to have committed other sex crimes, police have said.

Four police forces are investigating the rapes, two of which took place in Woking. The man responsible told one victim he did not want to be caught again. A police source said: “People who do these things are likely to do them until they are caught. The first rape we are aware of in this series was in Kent in November but that is not to say there weren’t others. “It is almost certain that other girls or women were attacked or raped by this man and we need to hear from anyone in that situation.” The second rape was in Bracknell in July, eight months after the first. Police are looking at where the rapist was and what he was doing during this period. A man in his 30s was arrested last Wednesday in Horsell in connection with the rapes. He has been released on police bail. The attempted assault of a woman on Ripley Green last month has also been linked to the attacks. The woman, 22, was walking her dog in Dunsborough Park between 7.30pm and 9pm on Monday September 16 when she was assaulted. Her dog bit the attacker who ran off. Police want to hear about anyone who returned home that night suffering from a dog bite or with ripped clothing. Detective Superintendent Martin Parker, the investigating officer for Surrey, said: “There are striking similarities between the offences. In each case the offender has attacked from behind and forced the woman into undergrowth where she has been raped. “Each attack has occurred in urban areas and on a weekday. The offender has made threats and used phrases that are similar. “In most cases, clothing or property has been taken from the victim and they have been told not to look at the offender.” The rapist is white, aged 30 to 50 and has short, dark hair going grey in places. He is of medium to stocky build, between 5ft 5 and 5ft 10 and has been described as having tanned leathery skin. A number of victims described him as having a deep or gruff voice and there was the suggestion of a north-eastern accent. Several of the witnesses described the man as a smoker and some described him smelling of drink. One witness believes he has scars or marks above his right eye. Women are being urged to avoid walking alone along footpaths in wooded areas adjacent to residential estates. All of the attacks have taken place in areas of this type and women are being warned to be extra vigilant about their personal safety. Anybody who sees someone acting suspiciously or loitering in areas similar to those where women have been attacked should call police immediately. People with information about the rapist or attacks should call the police on 01483 761991 or Crimestoppers anonymously and free on 0800 555111.